A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Aug 19, 2016 at 9:27pm PDT

The Drake single topped Billboard charts this summer and while we don’t expect the radio play to slow down anytime soon, we know cooled temperatures are just around the corner which means you’ll be rolling up your windows in no time.

Playing Pokemon at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

RIP to both Jack and all the impromptu Poké lure parties. Mayor John Tory called up game creators and had them remove four of the waterfront Poké Stops which effectively killed everyone’s totally relaxed, non disruptive, buzz.

Poke, the other kind

That refreshing cold fish dish that is suddenly the star at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6… 7 new (and incoming) Toronto eateries. We’ll see which of you are still around this spring after we all spend the next six months eating soup and hearty hot foods.

If Toronto had a mascot (or two) this summer season it was High Park’s giant escaped guinea pigs. Apparently the pair of rodents spent the month of June at a swimming hole in the park while the media worked itself into a frenzy with every potential sighting.

Stranger Things

A photo posted by Herb (@lordherbfoldamort) on Aug 30, 2016 at 3:29am PDT

Netflix & Chill took on real significance as temperatures soared during one of the hottest Toronto summers on record. Per usual, network TV went on summer vacation and the streaming service saved the day with this retro summer thriller. (Watch the first teaser for Season 2 here.)

Ribfests aside, Toronto BBQ doesn’t usually merit a line-up. Summer ‘16 saw the introduction of Adamson’s and J&J Bar-B-Que serving up truly exceptional BBQ brisket, ribs, sausages and glorious sides. In true Texas style, both outfits produce only limited quantities each day which means selling out is almost a certainty.

The venue for Luminato this year offered the chance to explore this abandoned industrial complex. Between dance parties, art exhibitions and fancy French restaurants popping up on the premises, the retired generating station never looked so good.